The drive-through features family meals with both meat and vegetarian entrées, a choice of side dishes, sandwiches, and salads in a format described as "counter plus service." The dining room features French-inflected American cooking.
Fresh sauces, rotisserie meats, and a friendly atmosphere make this a welcome addition to Austin Tex-Mex.
The cuisine is just as vibrant as the paper umbrella-covered ceiling. Their Tom Kha always makes us feel better when we have a cold.
is a sunny Middle Eastern cafe and market, featuring amazing home-style falafel, hummus, shawarma, kebabs, gyros, and more. Wander the aisles while you wait for your food, and you'll find great bargains on Mediterranean specialties.
This North Austin restaurant offers the most extensive Indian menu in the city with pages of North and South Indian specialties.
This grocery and deli offers a selection of blintzes, fresh-smoked or marinated fish, caviar, top-quality meats, and Russian breads. The daily lunch specials ensure a surprise treat for every visit. Mmm, kartoshkas.
Founded by Don Disman in 1972, this is the first, the original location. Stop by here, then check out their snazzy shop on South Lamar and you'll see just how far they've come. This simple sandwich shop serves up the scrumptious buns that the whole country has learned to love.
serves Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine and has been in business for more than 20 years. Call ahead on Saturdays, which are often booked for wedding receptions.
Muchas margaritas and full service Tex-Mex overlooking the Symphony Square amphitheatre.
Both this and Downtown Farmers' Market (growers'-only markets) are projects of the Sustainable Food Center, whose mission is "improve access to local, healthy and affordable food for children and adults in Central Texas." Food Tamps
Let's put it this way: Red chili wonton bathed in peanut sauce; grilled lamb skewers; green onion crepes; over 15 options for wok-fried noodles. Hot pots to share are $4.50 each, try the tomato variety first.
The extensive menu contains enough choices to satisfy any craving, ranging from the usual favorites to exotic Cantonese offerings to dim sum cart service on weekends.
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